Nourish Your Life

A Chef’s Perspective on Plants vs. Fermented Dairy

The gut microbiome has become one of the most talked-about areas in nutrition and wellness. From kombucha to kimchi, from celery juice to kefir, eve...

First and foremost: If we take a moment and ask ourselves, is diet soda healthy? I think the answer is pretty obvious. Just look at the ingredient list for Diet Coke:

• Carbonated water (ok)
• Caramel
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Late last year, when I was living in the Hudson Valley, I stopped in my local grocery store for a quick trip. Out of the corner of my eye, I noticed the Oreo section—and had to double back.

Golden Or...

Chances are, if you’ve picked up a snack or flavored water lately, you’ve seen “natural flavors” on the label. Sounds harmless, right? It’s natural! But what does that actually mean?

I started paying...